Islands Bond (proposed)
The £50,000 'move to a Scottish island' offer that still circulates online.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 31 Oct, 06:46 UTC
Summary
Proposed Scottish Government scheme to give up to £50,000 to up to 100 households to move to or stay on Scottish islands; it was cancelled in August 2022 after consultation and never paid out.
Dream spread
The £50,000 'move to a Scottish island' offer that still circulates online.
Relocation reality check
It never launched — dropped in August 2022. Any current claim that Scotland pays £50,000 to move to an island is false.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Citizens or residents of United Kingdom only
This program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of United…
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Not applicable — scheme cancelled before launch.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Citizens or residents of United Kingdom only
BlockerThis program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of United Kingdom.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 50,000 GBPConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇬🇧 United Kingdom-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
- r/expats100k+ members
Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
This record rests on secondary or reported sources. Check the official source before relying on it.
“Islands Bond was never intended to be a silver bullet to address our island population challenges.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.